dahinducow, it's probably because they were offered fellowships as well. They need to know quickly if they'll need to offer it to someone else.

Congrats to everyone who got accepted!! Man, I hope they called the fellowship people and there's still a chance for me and the rest of us.

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Originally posted by dahinducow:
That's a bit shady of Columbia to require a decision so soon. They know better.

Anyway, UCLA peeps won't get back to people until the end of April.

You could tell them your predicament during the interview, and see when the earliest they could get back to you by.

I think that's their strategy. They don't want people to have the chance to weigh their options against other schools. The last thing they'd want is to lose their favorite applicants to UCLA.

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yeah, but as you and others are saying Farhan, it really ****ing sucks. I know I will have heard back from USC and NYU by the 9th, but man, I also would like to have had word from UCLA. seems only fair.
but look, at the same time, as another person pointed out. it is kind of hard to turn down all that money. but I do think of it in terms of money in a breif case, when in actuality of course all it is is a pricetag, a bill i will have to pay that just happen to be smaller than the original bill.

lol robertish: your situation might be annoying, but nothing about it sucks!

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Originally posted by Bandar Albuliwi:
Maseiya,

Congratulations! Wow! That is great news!

(acting totally surprised)

Where did that dirty sock go... oh, it must be in the mail....

JUST GOT THE CALL FROM COLUMBIA:I'M IN!!!!!!!!

Congrats about Columbia, robertish, d_lefeb!! !!

Congrats d_lefeb! All that worryin for nada. I can't wait for the package in the mail.

Hey
So I'm in the same boat as some of you. Just got into Columbia but have to let them know before I probably get word from UCLA. What are you guys gonna do? Do you think asking for an extension is a faux pas? I mean at this point it's a financial decision for me. UCLA is much cheaper and still a good school..so I want to find out from them first.

Thoughts??

Notorious or any other Columbia acceptees in the same boat, after speaking with Eric Mendelsohn about my concerns about when I would hear back about my financial aid I received an extension for my reply-back date. Just contact the person who called you to accept you and they may get you in contact with the right people to get your extension.

Based on my previous times applying places, as well as seeing friends apply to various grad programs, I understand that it's acceptable to call schools you're still waiting on (e.g., UCLA), inform them that you've received an acceptance and an impressive fellowship from another esteemed institution, but that you're still super excited about their school and would like to go there etc., and ask if there's anything they can tell you about your application, as the other school is asking for a decision.

hey wendja85,
wondering what your extension date is? they told me april 16th.

also did anyone get a full fellowship?

Has anyone who had their interview in the last week been called? It seems like everyone here had their interview in the first week or so. Also, d_lefeb - were you also offered a fellowship or just admission?

Just curious, because my interview was this past Saturday and I feel like I may have a few more days before I need to start panicing. Also, in keeping with someone's earlier theory it seems they are notifying fellowship recipients early...

Thoughts?

I got the same extension date. Eric M. informed me that the dean's fellowship is the largest amount of aid they offer at this point, its half tuition for the first 2 years. For the second year everyone is considered for a greater amount of awards.

To Plan Unfurled,

I had my interview last saturday and I am in with fellowship.

They told me that I will get my package a bit late...

Just curious, how big is Columbia's incoming MFA class? I didn't apply there, but I applied to NYU and AFI.

Bandar, I think Columbia admits about 60-70 students. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

congrats D...
I'm getting worried sick. I interviewed the first week and no word. I thought it went well but I might have been horribly wrong.
man, oh man- did anybody get a rejection yet?

Louvonsalome,

Which other programs did you apply to? And for which disciplines?